Music & the Spoken Word Library

Timeless Values – April 18, 2010

Tough economic times can teach us great truths. They give us opportunity to reflect on our values and what’s most important in life. One columnist...

A Step at a Time – April 11, 2010

Years ago, a single mother faced what seemed like an overwhelming future. Her children were young, their challenges great. Though our personal trials may be...

Light of Life – April 04, 2010

Something within us loves light. We need light for life. Both physically and spiritually, we thrive when we see and feel the light. Who doesn’t...

The Right Person at the Right Time – March 28, 2010

Think for a moment of someone who made a difference in your life. Maybe it was a family member, a friend, a coach, a teacher,...

The Good Fortune of Others – March 21, 2010

A high school senior answered her phone, just hours before she was to address her graduating class as valedictorian. On the other end she heard...

Give to Live – March 14, 2010

Every Tuesday for months, writer Mitch Albom met with his old professor Morrie Schwartz to talk about life. Morrie was dying, but he taught his...

The Roots of Meaningful Relationships – March 07, 2010

The weather began to change, and a man felt inclined to plant something outside in the cold earth. After a hard winter of dark skies...

Talents to Share – February 28, 2010

We all have special aptitudes, skills, or gifts. Some people can sing or play an instrument; some are athletic; others can write or draw. Some...

The Untold Olympic Stories – February 21, 2010

From perfect 10s and world records to stunning athletic accomplishments and heartbreaking defeats, we marvel at the drama of the Olympic games. Something stirs in...